{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-column-cap-for-3-1-8-in-beam-6x-post-with-strong-drive-sds-screws-ccq3-6sds2-5","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Column Cap for 3-1\/8-in. Beam, 6x Post with Strong-Drive SDS Screws (CCQ3-6SDS2.5)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStronger Bearing Seat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe extended seat supports the beam beyond both sides of the post, which helps spread load into the connection instead of concentrating it at one point.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast SDS Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ3-6SDS2.5 CCQ Column Cap uses included Strong-Drive SDS connector screws, so you get a lower-profile connection and faster installation than standard through-bolts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/certifications.svg\" alt=\"certifications\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Uplift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eCertified welds and increased uplift performance make it a solid choice where wind or seismic loading matters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie CCQ3-6SDS2.5 CCQ Column Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e is a structural wood connector made for a 3-1\/8 inch beam and 6x post. This is a column cap designed for strong wood-to-wood column-to-beam connections. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eCCQ3-6SDS2.5\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need a cleaner, faster alternative to a bolted post-to-beam connection, this cap gives you an engineered way to tie the beam and post together while adding bearing support under the beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is how the connection works in the field. The seat extends beyond each side of the column, which gives the beam more bearing area and helps distribute load more effectively. For this specific model, Simpson lists allowable loads of \u003cstrong\u003e5,370 lb uplift\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e21,485 lb download\u003c\/strong\u003e under the published table, so this is not light-duty decorative hardware. It is built for real structural work where the connection has to do more than just hold alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe big advantage over standard through-bolts is the fastening method. This model installs with \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws\u003c\/strong\u003e, and those screws are included. That gives you a lower-profile connection than bolts and speeds up installation. In practical terms, that means less hardware sticking out, less drilling, and a simpler install process when you are framing or setting timber members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSimpson also calls out \u003cstrong\u003ecertified welds\u003c\/strong\u003e, which matters because the weld quality is part of what gives this connector confidence under load. The connector is made from \u003cstrong\u003e7-gauge steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003egray paint finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heavy steel body, wrapped cap shape, and long side straps are all there for a reason: they keep the beam seated, tie the members together, and transfer load through more of the post instead of relying on a small fastener area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJobsite details are well thought out too. The \u003cstrong\u003ediamond holes for temporary fastening\u003c\/strong\u003e help hold the part in place during setup, which is useful when you are working with larger members and trying to keep everything lined up before final fastening. Simpson also notes increased uplift loads for earthquake or wind loading, which makes this connector especially relevant in builds where uplift resistance is part of the conversation from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis model is for builders, framers, deck crews, pergola builders, and general contractors working on wood structures that need an engineered post-to-beam connection. It is a good fit when you are connecting a 3-1\/8 inch beam to a 6x post and want the speed of SDS screws with a stronger bearing seat than basic hardware can offer. If your project calls for a specific structural connector instead of a generic cap, this is the kind of part you buy once and install with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Support the Beam, Not Just Tie It In\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/dfyrkhtytj\/jpeg\/C_CCQ3-6SDS25_ProdPho_RI_Prod_ColumnCap_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ3-6SDS2.5 CCQ Column Cap product view showing the formed steel seat and long side straps for a wood beam to 6x post connection\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe shape of this connector is what makes it useful. The formed seat carries the beam while the side straps pull the connection together, giving you both bearing support and fastened attachment in one part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for a 3-1\/8 inch beam and 6x post\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eExtended seat helps distribute load across more bearing area\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e7-gauge steel body for structural wood-to-wood use\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFaster Structural Installation with SDS Screws\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/quq1x6tqca\/jpeg\/C_CCQ3-6SDS25_InstIll_Ill_Instld_ColumnCap_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ3-6SDS2.5 CCQ Column Cap installed on a wood beam and 6x post with Strong-Drive SDS screws in a structural framing connection\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis connector is meant to go in with SDS heavy-duty connector screws, which cuts out the extra bulk of through-bolts and speeds up assembly on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eInstalls with 1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSDS screws provide a lower profile than standard through-bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDiamond holes help with temporary positioning before final fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ3-6SDS2.5 column cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(16) 1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e7-gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eGray paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWood-to-wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBeam Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3-1\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePost Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6x nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength (L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e11 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e7 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eIncluded Screws\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e16, 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. SDS screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAllowable Uplift Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e5,370 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAllowable Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e21,485 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePost-to-Beam Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePergolas and Pavilions\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWind and Seismic Load Paths\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural Timber Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse the diamond holes to hold the cap in position before driving the full SDS pattern. On a post-to-beam setup like this, that small step makes it much easier to keep the seat tight and the connector square while you finish fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n        Limited lifetime warranty.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie CCQ3-6SDS2.5 CCQ Column Cap Gets the Structural Job Done Cleanly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of connector you buy when a basic cap or a field-built bolt-up is not good enough and you want an engineered answer that installs faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders and serious DIY users putting a 3-1\/8 inch beam on a 6x post in decks, pavilions, timber details, and other structural wood framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extended bearing seat, certified welds, and SDS screw install make it more practical than a lot of bulky bolted connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a model-specific connector, so beam and post sizing need to match the part number exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size members is this column cap made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is designed for a 3-1\/8 inch beam and a 6x nominal post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It installs with 1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, and the product data states those screws are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this connector intended for wood-to-wood applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Simpson lists the application as fastening wood-to-wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would someone choose this over a through-bolted connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e The SDS screws create a lower-profile connection and allow faster installation while the cap seat adds bearing area under the beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999305396518,"sku":"CCQ3-6SDS2.5","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/CCQ3-6SDS2.5_00707392163602_Product_Photo_01_8305e295-2717-468a-901e-34fa9121a880.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-column-cap-for-3-1-8-in-beam-6x-post-with-strong-drive-sds-screws-ccq3-6sds2-5","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}